Harissa

harissa (North African chilli paste)

noun ha-RIS-sa Rare

Origin: from Arabic/Tunisian 'harissa'

Usage Note

Harissa is a spicy North African paste made from dried red chillies, garlic, coriander, and caraway. It has entered mainstream German supermarkets and is used to season marinades, dips, and grain bowls; intensity varies significantly between brands.

Examples

"Er rührte einen Löffel Harissa in den Joghurt und reichte ihn als würzigen Dip zum Gemüse."

Natural Translation

He stirred a spoonful of harissa into the yoghurt and served it as a spicy dip with the vegetables.

Literal Translation

He stirred a spoon harissa into the yoghurt and handed it as spicy dip to the vegetables.

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